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  1. Opinion // 23.10.2014

    Investment, Debt, and Balanced Budgets

    The recent spate of bad economic news is akin to a freezing autumn rain ruining the end of a sunny late summer’s day. Bold optimism characterised the first half of 2014. The German economy seemed to be brimming…
  2. Questions & Answers // 23.10.2014

    Is Germany on the Cusp of the Next Industrial Revolution? "The Implementation of Industry 4.0 Will Remain Limited to Individual Cases for Now"

    When industrial production melds seamlessly with modern information and communication technologies (ICT), a new economic era called "Industry 4.0" will arise, some experts predict. To explore the potential of…
  3. Research // 06.10.2014

    ZEW Forecast Survey - Banks Lower Forecasts for the German Stock Index DAX

    The banks participating in the current ZEW Forecast Survey have revised downward their expectations for the German stock market index in the past three months. On average, however, the banks still expect an…
  4. Personnel // 29.09.2014

    Prof. David Brownstone Visiting Researcher at ZEW

    Professor David Brownstone, PhD, is a visiting researcher at ZEW’s Research Department “Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental Management” from September 26 to 30, 2014. He is Professor of…
  5. Personnel // 22.09.2014

    Prof. Thomas Stratmann Visiting Researcher at ZEW Within SEEK Research Programme

    Professor Thomas Stratmann, PhD, was a visiting researcher at ZEW’s Research Department “Corporate Taxation and Public Finance” from September 17 to 21, 2014. He is Professor of Economics and Law at George…
  6. Questions & Answers // 18.09.2014

    What About Inclusion in Germany? Joint Learning by Disabled Persons and Non-Disabled Persons Is a Matter of Social Responsibility

    As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Germany is committed to enabling broad participation by disabled children and adolescents in standard school education. ZEW…